purchase
verb (used with object)
to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy.
were purchasing
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past progressiveof purchase.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The moves came after Lucid announced External link entities connected with the Saudi Public Investment Fund were purchasing $550 million in preferred stock.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
The government says the new scheme will help passengers feel confident they were purchasing valid tickets, as well as preventing fraudulent use.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
ProPublica’s review of mortgage agreements by Trump cabinet officials shows that some made clear to lenders they were purchasing second homes.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2025
The researchers found that people were purchasing less sugar, salt, cooking oils and staples such as rice and beans, and more processed foods such as sodas, sausages, instant noodles, packaged breads and cookies.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024
Since the buyer couldn’t know whose corn they were purchasing, the Chicago Board of Trade made up a category called number 2 field corn.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
